Pampered by my three brothers: the return of the neglected heiress

347 Choose a side before it's too late

"Patricia, nice to see you too. Nina's smile didn't reach her eyes. "It's been a while."

"It has been!" Patricia, now a beautiful woman, flipped her shiny hair as she casually invited herself to Nina's table. "How nice, meeting you here!"

Nina smiled, staring at the spot where Patricia had sat down. "Someone is seated there.

"Oh? Are you with a friend?" Patricia furrowed her brows. "Or is it a client? Don't tell me it's your fiance?"

"Patricia" Nina forced herself to maintain a smile. "Please, not here?"

"Not here? What do you mean? Patricia tilted her head to the side. "If you're with a client, then I'll just hire you. That way, I'm a client now. Isn't that better?"

The corners of her lips curled up as her eyes sharpened a little, while Nina maintained her poise. Ever since what happened when they were children, there was nothing that could repair their friendship. Nina had reached out to Patricia before and apologized, but all she got in return was a slap on the face and a lot of harsh words from her.

Nina took it.

She took everything because she knew it was her fault. It was Nina who betrayed Patricia and ruined their beautiful friendship. Therefore, she didn't complain and moved on with regret in her heart.

Many years later, when they started attending university, they met again. Since then, Patricia never left her alone and often picked on her. Even as adults, it was the same whenever they crossed paths. Today wouldn't be any different. "Patricia." Nina breathed out calmly. "What do you want now?"

sound like I am following you just to harass you?" Patricia arched a brow. "Meeting you here is a coincidence!

I mean, my circle of friends isn't just any nobodies. I choose my people now, you know? I have to be

because it wasn't the first time she had heard something like this. However, she couldn't help it. Even so, she squashed down the

so?" she replied, smiling.

and crossed one leg over the other. "I might need your help with something.

you can always contact our

side. "You're already here, and I am your client. Didn't we establish

came in. Nina maintained a calm demeanor while reasoning with her. "That's not how it works. Patricia arched a brow.

Nina remained adamant. "Send me an email, and I'll gladly get back to you with a proposal. Right now, my hands are tied... "You're going to

"Huh?"

think I'm asking for a favor?

Nina wondered, but she kept

blame you. I mean, you used to be the fraud of the Bennets. It's a good thing they kicked you out of the family registry because it's shameful for them to have someone who carried such a criminal mind. "Patricia. This time, Nina's voice sounded firm. "Please. Let's not

and framed me. Do you think because it's

clients should know what kind of person they are dealing with! Who knows? You might do that to them as well. Patricia continued with a shrug. "Moreover, you should be thankful that I am showing you my

out a laugh, rendered speechless

you'd be grateful that you tossed your client

you should know who to

for thinking of me, Patricia." Nina smiled forcibly. "But no thank you. I don't know why you are saying such things, but I have a reputation to uphold. Like I said, if you need me for anything,